Lone Star College System

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in The Woodlands, Texas, Lone Star College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lone Star College System is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lone Star College System is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lone Star College is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,848

Cost of attendance at Lone Star College System in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,168

Cost of attendance at Lone Star College System in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Lone Star College System received on average $5,244 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,244

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,469	40%	$5,069	$12,514,276
Other Federal Grant	3,802	61%	$4,838	$18,393,342
State Grant/Scholarships	849	14%	$2,431	$2,063,724
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,369	22%	$1,409	$1,929,532
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,269	69%	$5,244	$22,386,598

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lone Star College System students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lone Star College System students is 17.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.0%.

17.9%

asian 21.4% 81 students
African American 11.3% 76 students
white 16.9% 292 students
unknown 20.2% 22 students
hispanic 19.1% 383 students
International Students 26.6% 107 students
Mixed Race 10.6% 19 students

Service Offerings

Lone Star College System provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lone Star College System offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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